Peter Michael L'Esprit des Pavots 2010

(62% cabernet sauvignon, 27% merlot, 10% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot): Bright purple. Dark cherry and plum aromas are brightened by notes of peppery spices and minerals. More structured and less flamboyant than the Les Pavots, offering bitter cherry and dark berry flavors that coat the palate. Shows very good energy and cut on the finish, which features youthfully chewy tannins and a whiplash of dark fruit. Definitely decant this one if you can't keep your hands off it now. Score - 93. (Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar, May/June 2013)